melt, meld

Melt or melt means to become liquid or to dissolve when exposed to heat--
Melt the butter before adding it to the mixture.
If it gets a bit warmer, the ice will melt.
Melt may also be used figuratively, meaning to gradually or slowly change or dissolve--
We saw his smile melt away, and we knew the news was bad.
His smile could melt a heart of ice.

Meld or meld means to combine in a series, as in a hand of playing cards--
You can meld those cards and win the hand.
Meld may also mean a series or continuing combination, as in a hand of playing cards--
He needs a six to complete his meld.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"We've been watching the ice in our drinks melt, waiting for you to put down your meld."